Sheila M. Eldred
Health WriterSheila Mulrooney Eldred is a graduate of Columbia’s School of Journalism and a former newspaper reporter. As a freelance health journalist, she writes about everything from deadly diseases to elite athletes, including superbugs, opioids, ticks, and laughter yoga. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times, Nature, FiveThirtyEight, Pacific Standard, STAT News, and other publications. In her spare time, she and her family love running, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking in Minneapolis.
Latest by Sheila M. Eldred
Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Share Tips for Oral Care
Cancer treatment can leave your mouth and teeth in disarray. We went straight to those who know best — head and neck cancer survivors — to find out what works and what doesn’t to deal with some common issues.
Esophageal Cancer: What It Is, How to Treat It
This cancer is relatively rare in the U.S., but four times more common in men than in women. Learn the risk factors.
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Ulcerative Colitis
You walk into the exam room and greet your GI. You know you had a million questions, but now your mind’s gone blank. Use this crib sheet to get the info you need.
Have Ulcerative Colitis? Get to Know These 10 Definitions
Is the terminology of IBD going straight over your head? Here, according to a GI doc, are the key terms you need to know.
Throat Cancer Survivor Shares What It's Like to Live With a Laryngectomy
His head and neck cancer cost him his vocal cords, but he’s not letting it take his voice. This doctor shares his story of throat cancer diagnosis and how being a laryngectomee has changed him.
What Your GYN Wants You to Know About Endometrial Cancer
Get the facts about the most common gynecological cancer, including risk factors, diagnosis, treatments, and more, straight from a doctor.
We Need to Talk About Suicide Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
With potential disfigurement and other difficult treatment side effects, survivors of these cancers need support, says one cancer researcher.
Do You Need MSI Analysis for Your Endometrial Cancer?
Could your endometrial cancer be caused by microsatellite instability, the cause of at least 20 percent of endometrial cancers? Here’s how to find out.
How to Manage Endometrial Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Whether you've had chemo, radiation, immunotherapy, or a hysterectomy, learn how to manage potential side effects.
A Cancer Doc Explains Microsatellite Instability and Endometrial Cancer
Gynecologic oncologist Mian Shahzad, M.D., answers our top questions on how MSI impacts endometrial cancer.